Multiple Choice
What portion of an angular, fracture- bounded granitic block shows the highest rate of weathering?
A) the middle of faces bounded by a single large fracture
B) the exposed edges and corners
C) the crack surfaces not including edges and corners
D) the unfractured interior
Correct Answer:
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